The fields of nanoscience and nanotechnology depend on materials with critical dimensions in the nanometre range. Examples include organic macromolecules, inorganic catalyst particles, and size-quantized metal and semiconductor structures. The properties of these materials depend on the size and shape of the nanoparticles and their ordering in 2-D and 3-D structures.
Nanomaterials find applications in a wide range of fields such as device technology (nanophotonics, solar energy conversion, opto-electronics), medicine (sensors, labelling) and chemical synthesis (catalysis). In the course students will be introduced to the exciting interdisciplinary field of nanoscience, its chemical and physical aspects, and its many applications.The school will combine theory (lectures, tutorials) with experiment, laboratory tours and a visit to an industrial research laboratory.
Period
15-08-2011 - 26-08-2011 (2 weeks)
Target group
Advanced bachelors / beginning masters in the early stage of their study with a background in chemistry, physics or materials science as well as proficiency in English. Applicants should go through a selection procedure. (Maximum number of participants: 25)
Course aim
To introduce the student to: the design and synthesis of nanomaterials; the characterization of their physical and chemical properties and phenomena; their applications.
Credits
3.0 ECTS credits+ Certificate of Attendance
Course fee
EUR 890: Course + course materials + housing + deposit
Course leader
Dr. Celso di Mello Donega & Dr. Marcel DiVece & Dr. Pieter Bruijnincx
Scholarships
Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships in the form of (partial) fee waivers ( 500) and/or accommodation intended for talented students is available. There are no travel grants.
Utrecht University
Address: PO BOX 80148
Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
E-mail: summerschool@uu.nl
Phone: 0031302534400
NanoMaterials: Science and applications
